Community-acquired polymicrobial pneumonia in the intensive care unit: aetiology and prognosis.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Providing supplemental amino acids to ICU patients during a 3-h period results in improved whole-body net protein balance, without an increase in amino acid oxidation. The primary objective was to investigate if a 24-h intravenous amino acid infusion in critically ill patients has a sustained effect on whole...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Sundström Rehal M,Liebau F,Tjäder I,Norberg Å,Rooyackers O,Wernerman J

更新日期：2017-12-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In critical care units, pupil examination is an important clinical parameter for patient monitoring. Current practice is to use a penlight to observe the pupillary light reflex. The result seems to be a subjective measurement, with low precision and reproducibility. Several quantitative pupillometer devices ...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Couret D,Boumaza D,Grisotto C,Triglia T,Pellegrini L,Ocquidant P,Bruder NJ,Velly LJ

更新日期：2016-03-13 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of this study was to determine whether the degree of fluid responsiveness in critically ill septic patients is related to baseline mixed venous oxygen saturation (SvO2) levels. We also sought to define whether fluid responsiveness would be less likely in the presence of a high SvO2 (>70%). METHODS...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Velissaris D,Pierrakos C,Scolletta S,De Backer D,Vincent JL

更新日期：2011-07-26 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:There is limited information on whether the incidence of acute kidney injury (AKI) in critically ill patients has changed over time and there is controversy on whether its outcome has improved. METHODS:We interrogated the Australian New Zealand Intensive Care Society Adult Patient Database to obtain data ...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Bagshaw SM,George C,Bellomo R,ANZICS Database Management Committee.

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The diagnostic and prognostic value of arterial blood gas analysis (ABGA) parameters in unselected patients presenting with acute dyspnea to the Emergency Department (ED) is largely unknown. METHODS:We performed a post-hoc analysis of two different prospective studies to investigate the diagnostic and pro...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Burri E,Potocki M,Drexler B,Schuetz P,Mebazaa A,Ahlfeld U,Balmelli C,Heinisch C,Noveanu M,Breidthardt T,Schaub N,Reichlin T,Mueller C

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to investigate the feasibility of optical coherence tomography angiography (OCT-A) for quantitative analysis of flow density to assess changes in retinal perfusion in an experimental model of haemorrhagic shock. METHODS:Haemorrhagic shock was induced in five healthy, anaesthetized sheep by ...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Alnawaiseh M,Ertmer C,Seidel L,Arnemann PH,Lahme L,Kampmeier TG,Rehberg SW,Heiduschka P,Eter N,Hessler M

更新日期：2018-05-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Severe critical illness is often complicated by intensive care unit-acquired weakness (ICU-AW), which is associated with increased ICU and post-ICU mortality, delayed weaning from mechanical ventilation and long-term functional disability. Several mechanisms have been implicated in the pathophysiology of ICU-AW, but m...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Bouglé A,Rocheteau P,Sharshar T,Chrétien F

更新日期：2016-05-19 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Fluid responsiveness prediction is difficult in spontaneously breathing patients. Because the swings in intrathoracic pressure are minor during spontaneous breathing, dynamic parameters like pulse pressure variation (PPV) and systolic pressure variation (SPV) are usually small. We hypothesized that during ...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Dahl MK,Vistisen ST,Koefoed-Nielsen J,Larsson A

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Severe sepsis and septic shock are among the leading causes of mortality in the intensive care unit. Over a decade ago, early goal-directed therapy (EGDT) emerged as a novel approach for reducing sepsis mortality and was incorporated into guidelines published by the international Surviving Sepsis Campaign. In addition...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Gupta RG,Hartigan SM,Kashiouris MG,Sessler CN,Bearman GM

更新日期：2015-08-28 00:00:00

abstract：:In sepsis, inflammation and thrombosis are both the cause and the result of interactions between circulating (for example, leukocytes and platelets), endothelial and smooth muscle cells. Microparticles are proinflammatory and procoagulant fragments originating from plasma membrane generated after cellular activation a...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Meziani F,Delabranche X,Asfar P,Toti F

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of life-support measures in brain-dead donors is to preserve the functional value of their organs. In renal transplantation, serum creatinine level is one of the criteria for graft harvest. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of intensive care on donor renal function through two criteria: ...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Blasco V,Leone M,Bouvenot J,Geissler A,Albanèse J,Martin C

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Decreased renal drug clearance is an obvious consequence of acute kidney injury (AKI). However, there is growing evidence to suggest that nonrenal drug clearance is also affected. Data derived from human and animal studies suggest that hepatic drug metabolism and transporter function are components of nonrenal clearan...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Vilay AM,Churchwell MD,Mueller BA

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An influenza pandemic threatens to be the most lethal public health crisis to confront the world. Physicians will have critical roles in diagnosis, containment and treatment of influenza, and their commitment to treat despite increased personal risks is essential for a successful public health response. The obligation...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Anantham D,McHugh W,O'Neill S,Forrow L

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Tight glucose control therapy (TGC) has been implemented to control hyperglycemia in ICU patients. TGC may also influence serum potassium concentrations. We therefore investigated the influence of TGC on both serum glucose and serum potassium concentrations and associated mortality. METHOD:We performed a ...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Uijtendaal EV,Zwart-van Rijkom JE,de Lange DW,Lalmohamed A,van Solinge WW,Egberts TC

更新日期：2015-06-22 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:It is recognized that administration of insulin with glucose decreases catabolic response in sepsis. The aim of the present study was to compare the effects of two levels of insulinaemia on glucose metabolism and energy expenditure in septic patients and volunteers. METHODS:Glucose uptake, oxidation and s...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Rusavy Z,Sramek V,Lacigova S,Novak I,Tesinsky P,Macdonald IA

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Storage time and residual leukocytes in red blood cell (RBC) units may be deleterious by increasing the accumulation of leukocyte-derived cytokines and by raising the adhesion of RBCs to endothelium. Leukodepleted RBC transfusion may reduce the incidence of infection and organ dysfunction. However, the influence of le...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Tanaka S,Harrois A,Duranteau J

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infusing arginine vasopressin (AVP) in advanced vasodilatory shock is usually accompanied by a decrease in cardiac index and systemic oxygen transport. Whether or not such a vasoconstriction impedes regional blood flow and thus visceral organ function, even when low AVP is used, is still a matter of debate. Krejci and...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Bracht H,Asfar P,Radermacher P,Calzia E

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Postoperative outcome is mainly influenced by ventricular function. Tests designed to identify myocardial ischemia alone will fail to detect cardiac failure and are thus inadequate as a screening test for identification of cardiac risk in noncardiac surgical patients. We find that the degree of cardiac failure is the ...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Older P,Hall A

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) is a promising novel biomarker that correlates with the severity and outcome of acute kidney injury (AKI). However, its prognostic utility during the late course of AKI, especially in patients that require renal replacement therapy (RRT) remains unknown. Th...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Kümpers P,Hafer C,Lukasz A,Lichtinghagen R,Brand K,Fliser D,Faulhaber-Walter R,Kielstein JT

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite quick implementation of reperfusion therapies, a few patients with high-risk, acute, massive, pulmonary embolism (PE) remain highly hemodynamically unstable. Others have absolute contraindication to receive reperfusion therapies. Venoarterial-extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) might lower ...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Corsi F,Lebreton G,Bréchot N,Hekimian G,Nieszkowska A,Trouillet JL,Luyt CE,Leprince P,Chastre J,Combes A,Schmidt M

更新日期：2017-03-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) has been increasing with greater incidence of injuries from traffic or sporting accidents. Although there are a number of animal models of TBI using progesterone for head injury, the effects of progesterone on neurologic outcome of acute TBI patients remain unclear. The ai...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Xiao G,Wei J,Yan W,Wang W,Lu Z

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Omega-3 (ω-3) fatty acid (FA)-containing parenteral nutrition (PN) is associated with significant improvements in patient outcomes compared with standard PN regimens without ω-3 FA lipid emulsions. Here, we evaluate the impact of ω-3 FA-containing PN versus standard PN on clinical outcomes and costs in adult...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Pradelli L,Klek S,Mayer K,Omar Alsaleh AJ,Rosenthal MD,Heller AR,Muscaritoli M

更新日期：2020-11-03 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Bacterial meningitis (BM) is a severe complication in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH). Clinical signs of meningitis are often masked by SAH-related symptoms, and routine cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis fails to indicate BM. Microdialysis (MD) is a technique for monitoring cerebra...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Schlenk F,Frieler K,Nagel A,Vajkoczy P,Sarrafzadeh AS

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The present study assessed the opinion of general practitioners (GPs) concerning their relationships with intensivists. METHODS:An anonymous questionnaire was mailed to 7,239 GPs. GPs were asked about their professional activities, postgraduate intensive care unit (ICU) training, the rate of patient admit...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Etesse B,Jaber S,Mura T,Leone M,Constantin JM,Michelet P,Zoric L,Capdevila X,Malavielle F,Allaouchiche B,Orban JC,Fabbro-Peray P,Lefrant JY,AzuRéa Group.

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Organ donation offers opportunities for people in critical care units to help save the lives of other patients. It is not always easy, however, to handle the transition from treating a patient to preserving a potential donor, and organ donation consistently provokes ethical questions in critical care units. What do we...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Hoeyer K,Jensen AM

更新日期：2011-01-24 00:00:00

abstract：IMPORTANCE:The optimal approach to airway management during in-hospital cardiac arrest is unknown. OBJECTIVE:To describe hospital-level variation in endotracheal intubation during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for in-hospital cardiac arrest and the association between hospital use of endotracheal intubation and ...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Bradley SM,Zhou Y,Ramachandran SK,Engoren M,Donnino M,Girotra S

更新日期：2019-05-06 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Procalcitonin (PCT) has been proposed as a marker of infection in critically ill patients; its level is related to the severity of infection. We evaluated the value of PCT as a marker of bacterial infection for emergency department patients. METHODS:This prospective observational study consecutively enrol...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Chan YL,Tseng CP,Tsay PK,Chang SS,Chiu TF,Chen JC

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Mortality and disability following ischemic stroke (IS) remains unacceptably high with respect to the conventional therapies. This study tested the effect of erythropoietin (EPO) on long-term neurological outcome in patients after acute IS. This study aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of two consec...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Tsai TH,Lu CH,Wallace CG,Chang WN,Chen SF,Huang CR,Tsai NW,Lan MY,Sung PH,Liu CF,Yip HK

更新日期：2015-02-25 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:It is unknown whether the reported short-term reduction in cardiac arrests associated with the introduction of the medical emergency team (MET) system can be sustained. METHOD:We conducted a prospective, controlled before-and-after examination of the effect of a MET system on the long-term incidence of ca...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Jones D,Bellomo R,Bates S,Warrillow S,Goldsmith D,Hart G,Opdam H,Gutteridge G

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Despite recent interest in measurement of central venous oxygen saturation (ScvO2), there are no published data describing the pattern of ScvO2 changes after major general surgery or any relationship with outcome. METHODS:ScvO2 and other biochemical, physiological and demographic data were prospectively m...

journal_title：Critical care (London, England)

authors： Pearse R,Dawson D,Fawcett J,Rhodes A,Grounds RM,Bennett ED

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00